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It seems like every other day we see another 30-point triple-double performance from either Russell Westbrook or James Harden, the players who many believe…
Following upset wins over France and Serbia, the Boomers are undefeated and proving they're not to be taken lightly in Rio. Led by their…
So if you know everything, why haven’t you mentioned Kawhi? 25 points, 5 boards, 3 assists on 50% shooting and arguably the most consistent two-way player in the NBA. He is constantly overlooked.
I understand this article has caught some feelings with you – Is it perhaps because you’re a Warriors or Cavaliers fan who gets upset over another name OTHER than the superstars we hear about day in, day out?
I write my articles to stir the pot and draw out people’s emotions…..Looks like I’ve done my job 🙂
Peace.
Why not Isaiah Thomas for MVP?
Alot of information to absorb….
I was simply stating my point that Isaiah deserves to be in the conversation based on his ridiculous numbers especially the historic ones during the fourth quarter. He’s on track to do things that haven’t been done in 20 years. Yes, its all offensive but so was Steph. Numbers aren’t everything and you live by them, you’ll die by them. Warriors are an elite defence and Curry is the last reason why. If you want to talk about two-way players and someone nobody here has mentioned (me included) is Kwahi Leonard. Dude is legit..Look at his stats and how he continues to ball out while no one pays attention…just like the Spurs! I just love that this year has brought out the best in the elite players in the NBA! Sit back and enjoy it.
Why not Isaiah Thomas for MVP?
I again go back to Curry’s defence in the last 2 seasons. An extremely poor one-on-one defender and is only hidden by a fantastic defensive system that’s drenched in solid defenders.
Yet, he wins the first unanimous MVP award. Everyone needs to stop thinking an MVP needs to be a two-way player. It’s been proven over the years, that doesn’t matter anymore.
Anyway, keep cheering on the defence-less Harden or the turnover king Westrbook for MVP. Nobody is perfect this year pal.
Why not Isaiah Thomas for MVP?
Thomas proving again today why he shouldn’t be overlooked.
24 points in the 4th quarter and the win. Name someone who’s been more clutch this season? I’ll wait…
Why not Isaiah Thomas for MVP?
It’s just my opinion, however I believe once the All Star break is been and gone Cleveland will soon realise home-field in the Finals will be impossible thus giving James the rest he obviously needs given his whinging over the past month. He needs help so he can sit on the bench for longer and I believe Cleveland will get help by the trade deadline.
Why not Isaiah Thomas for MVP?
I agree with you to an extent. Curry is nowhere near an MVP-calibre defender and is often hidden on defence on purpose by Steve Kerr to blanket those issues yet he wins two consecutive MVP awards – one of which was the first ever unanimous decision. Defence matters, yes. But it’s clearly not everything and IT’s achievements for a player his size in a league where the average player is 5-6 inches taller is outstanding.
Why not Isaiah Thomas for MVP?
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves by saying Australia have equal skill talent to USA. That’s just not true.
Australia use their talent to execute better team basketball which is no surprise given there’s not one true superstar to lean on. The same definitely cannot be said about USA who have 4 or 5 guys that are number options in their NBA teams so it’s harder for them to adapt.
In saying this, the USA will always be able to close out games by giving it to one of their clutch superstars ie. Kyrie Irving with that step-back three-point dagger. Australia just don’t have someone they can hand the ball and say “Go win us the game”.
Bottom line is we are still in the pool stages; something the USA never take seriously. I’m not trying to take anything away from the Aussie’s because they were incredible but it would be a mistake to think the USA will miss the amount of open shots they did today, especially KD. He wont have another shooting performance like that again in these Olympics.
I came into these Olympics thinking a bronze medal match successful or not would be a remarkable achievement, however Im starting to believe a silver medal is the more possible outcome.
Go Boomers!
Olympic basketball: Boomers put up huge fight but fall to Team USA by ten
I originally didn’t believe the threesome of Delly, Patty and Bogut could get us anywhere near the talent of the French, Spain, Argentina and ofcourse the USA. I was wrong.
Determination and good old fashioned Aussie spirit is taking these boys to new heights.
If they can finish 2nd in the group standings (which I believe they should do easily and avoid the USA until the Final) I dont think Argentina or Spain have the quickness and/or youth to keep up with our boys.
However, experience isn’t something you can buy and that may well and truly be their downfall in their quest for silver.
Bronze is looking like a great possibility though.
I just can’t wait until until Tokyo 2020. Simmons, Delly, Maker, Exum, Baynes, Mills, Ingles……That’s a scary team!
Overachieving Boomers panning for gold in Rio
Like I’ve mentioned countless times in my article, Thomas’ stats don’t exactly justify his MVP chances. I’m simply throwing a name out there other than Westbrook and Harden which every writer is exposing.
If Boston can clinch that #1 seed in the East with Love out and Cleveland still stumbling, Thomas will be a major player in the race. However, if Westbrook wants to continue his triple-double average and OKC make the playoffs then I’m not sure how you go past him.
While Harden isn’t on a stacked team by any means, he has alot more talent around him in a system that fits perfectly. Westbrook is the clear leader for me right now but if Boston get that first seed in the East behind Thomas’ heroics, I’d be happy for him to get it over Harden or Westbrook, regardless of stats.
Why not Isaiah Thomas for MVP?